Should I Convert for My Jewish Partner?

“I am dating someone who is Jewish, and we are talking about getting married. I had a Christian upbringing. My partner is asking me to convert to Judaism and wants to raise our future children to be Jewish. I am open to this but wanting to learn more.”
— Caite in Texas*

At Jewish Gentile Couples, we get emails like Caite’s all the time. People often tell me, “When we talk about the future, it gets awkward—especially when we discuss religion, our families’ expectations, and raising children.” Sound familiar? Maybe you’ve been surprised or even confused to discover your partner’s expectations for the future are different from yours. You might find yourself wondering, Would my converting to Judaism help us resolve these issues?

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